Becky Lynch says she had a very “confusing” start when she began on the WWE NXT brand.
On a recent edition of her new “Never Before Told” series with Seth Rollins, “The Man” commented on having a hard time in WWE NXT at first, trying to push for the top of the card, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On having a hard time in NXT at first: “Coming into WWE, I had one very specific goal and that was to main event WrestleMania and make women’s wrestling the coolest thing on TV, and to change the game and to be seen as equal. Even in my early stages in NXT, it was weird and confusing because you were told that women can’t punch and you can’t use things like steps and you can’t use the post. Are we supposed to just hair pull and slap each other? It’s very confusing. I even remember being told, ‘Move like a girl.’ What, I am a girl, what do you mean? It was all so very confusing.”
On trying to push for the top of the card: “Also, where I wanted to go to, there had been no women that had gone there. It is very male-dominated. I was trying to get to this space where the men were at the top of the card so I had to rely on them for help and for guidance. I was lucky that I had people like you [Seth Rollins] to turn to. John Cena, being able to ask him advice on all the live events. You very much had to go to people who had been in the spots you wanted to be. Luckily, everybody was so willing to help the younger and eager talent in that regard. Nobody is hoarding the secrets for themselves.”
Becky Lynch Opens Up About Her Challenging Start in WWE NXT
Becky Lynch, one of the most iconic and influential female wrestlers in recent history, recently shared her experiences and challenges during her early days in the WWE NXT brand. In her new “Never Before Told” series with Seth Rollins, Lynch discussed her struggles to push for the top of the card and the confusing rules she encountered.
Lynch’s ultimate goal when she joined WWE was to main event WrestleMania and revolutionize women’s wrestling, making it the coolest thing on TV. However, she faced a perplexing situation in her early stages in NXT. The restrictions placed on women’s wrestling left her feeling confused and limited. She recalled being told that women couldn’t punch or use objects like steps or the ring post. This left her wondering how she was supposed to compete if hair pulling and slapping were the only acceptable moves. Lynch expressed her frustration, stating, “It was all so very confusing.”
Furthermore, Lynch found herself in a male-dominated industry where no women had reached the heights she aspired to. To navigate this challenging environment, she sought guidance and support from male wrestlers who had already achieved success. Lynch mentioned Seth Rollins and John Cena as two individuals who played a significant role in her journey. She turned to them for advice on live events and learned from their experiences. Lynch emphasized the importance of seeking help from those who had been in the positions she desired, highlighting the willingness of established wrestlers to assist younger talent.
Lynch’s candid revelations shed light on the obstacles she faced early in her career and the determination she exhibited to overcome them. Her journey serves as an inspiration for aspiring wrestlers, particularly women, who may encounter similar challenges in pursuing their dreams.
As a result of Lynch’s perseverance and dedication, she eventually rose to prominence within WWE and became a trailblazer for women’s wrestling. Her accomplishments include headlining WrestleMania 35, winning the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships, and being recognized as one of the most influential figures in the industry.
Lynch’s story serves as a reminder that success often requires overcoming initial difficulties and breaking through barriers. Her determination to change the game and be seen as an equal in a male-dominated industry has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling.
To hear more about Becky Lynch’s experiences and insights, you can watch her “Never Before Told” series with Seth Rollins on YouTube.